Living in Dixon, Nebraska

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dixon · Census data 2020–2024

Dixon has 78 residents with a median age of 49.8. The median home value is $60,000.

Dixon is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Dixon at a glance

Population
78
Median age
49.8State: 37.2
Median home value
$60,000State: $238,600
Homeowners
91.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.5%
Average commute
31 min

Is Dixon a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 75% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.3%.

Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 11.4%.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Dixon

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dixon the median home value is $60,000, 82% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $850 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Dixon$60,000
Nebraska$238,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Nebraska$1,072
United States$1,413

Housing in Dixon: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
39
Owner-occupied
91.9%
Renter-occupied
8.1%
Vacant
5.1%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
2.03

Dixon demographics

Population
78
Median age
49.8
Under 18
23.1%
65 and older
34.6%
Households
37
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
10%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White93.6%
Hispanic or Latino3.8%
Black0%
Asian1.3%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dixon ›

Education in Dixon

31.5% of adults 25 and older in Dixon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 5.6% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Dixon31.5%
Nebraska34.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Dixon

Unemployment rate
11.4%State: 3%
Average commute
31 minState: 19 min
Work from home
11.1%
Drive alone
88.9%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
78.4%

Dixon vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Dixon78—$60,000—
Concord143$81,429$86,400—
Laurel1,018$58,519$164,200$815
Allen468$59,464$131,300$644
Belden101$70,625$107,500—
Wakefield1,305$56,964$116,500$717
Coleridge553$46,818$87,100—
Wayne6,121$53,702$228,900$792
Carroll286$61,250$93,000$883

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Living in Dixon: FAQ

What is the average home price in Dixon?

The median home value in Dixon is $60,000, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.

Is Dixon, NE a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 75% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 11.4%.

What is the median age in Dixon?

The median age in Dixon is 49.8 years (Nebraska: 37.2).

How long is the commute in Dixon?

The average commute to work in Dixon is 31 minutes; 11.1% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Dixon?

The unemployment rate in Dixon is 11.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Dixon?

31.5% of adults in Dixon have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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